Advisor H. Yeide

Bachelor of Arts: Program in the Liberal Arts—The following requirements must be fulfilled:

1. The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.

2. Writing—UW 20 and two courses that fulfill the Writing in the Disciplines requirement; the two courses may also fulfill any of the requirements below.

3. Quantitative and Logical Reasoning—6 credits (see Category 2 under Columbian College’s General Curriculum Requirements).

4. Natural Sciences—12 credits selected from at least two of the following fields: biology (including biological anthropology), chemistry, geological sciences, and physics (including astronomy).

5. Social and Behavioral Sciences—12 credits: (a) 6 credits selected from anthropology (except biological anthropology), geography, psychology, and/or sociology; and (b) either 6 credits of economics or 6 credits of political science.

6. The Arts—3 credits selected from fine arts, creative writing, dance performance, applied music (jazz performance, a single instrument, or a single ensemble), and theatre or dance performance.

7. Literature—12 credits of which 6 credits are a survey or sequence in English literature and 6 credits are selected from literature courses (in either a natural language or translation) offered by the foreign language departments or the Department of Religion. Some courses may count for either this requirement or the humanities requirement but not both.

8. Humanities—15 credits: (a) 6 credits selected from American studies, history, and/or women’s studies; (b) 6 credits selected from classics, humanities, philosophy, religion, or honors (with approval of the advisor); (c) 3 credits selected from art history, music, or theatre and dance.

9. Foreign Language—6 credits beyond the second-year sequence.

10. A minimum of 36 credits must be taken in approved 100-level liberal arts courses (with a grade of C— or better).

Special Honors—In addition to the general requirements stated under University Regulations, in order to be considered for graduation with special honors, a student must maintain a cumulative 3.5 grade-point average in all courses taken at GW and earn an A in at least six of the 12 required 100-level liberal arts courses.

Because this program allows considerable flexibility, a student should consult the advisor frequently to ensure that requirements are being addressed and that the planned program best meets the student’s evolving interests and needs. See Interdisciplinary Programs under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences for a general description of this program.